Designing a Physical Literacy Model for Sri Lankan Children

This paper examines that the action taken to design a physical literacy model for Sri Lankan children grade 4 to 6 (aged 8-12). The aim of this study was to find the low level of development of physical literacy as one of the main factor for low level of sport achievements at international level. Physical Literacy mainly concerns the Fundamental Motor Skills as well as sports skills. Data were gathered by cognitive, psychomotor, affective test and observation. Especially FMS cycle was used to develop physical literacy level in students within the course of 08 weeks. Paired t test was used to analyze the data Therefore, the physical literacy model designed could be used to develop physical literacy level of Sri Lankan student¿s grade 4-6 (aged 8-12). Monitoring of these measures enhances our understanding of children¿s physical literacy and assists with the identification of areas where additional supports are required.